Domestic Politics
President Yoon Suk-yeol at NATO, employment high and party drama — Ep. 29
Jeongmin and John discuss Yoon’s NATO meetings, labor ministry data and Han Dong-hoon’s leadership bid
July 12, 2024
Seoul’s controversial flagpole plan stirs debate about role of national symbols
City withdraws proposal to build 100-meter-tall monument, amid concerns it is promoting a form of right-wing jingoism
July 11, 2024
South Korea’s job market shines, but economic storm brews
Record-high employment rates mask sectoral challenges, currency pressures and opposition’s push for cash handout
July 11, 2024
South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce
New visa policies aim to attract global expertise as demographic and cultural challenges threaten economic stability
July 10, 2024
US-South Korea alliance: Resilience amid change with David Kang — Ep. 28
USC Professor David Kang on how the allies navigate challenges from nuclearization to trade amid political shifts
July 9, 2024
Why a viral petition to impeach South Korea’s president is unlikely to succeed
Despite garnering over 1 million signatures, the move to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol faces significant challenges
July 5, 2024
Economic challenges, retiring boomers and a controversial ambassador — Ep. 27
Jeongmin and John unpack South Korea’s economic vulnerabilities and discuss the impact of an aging population
July 5, 2024
South Korea announces comprehensive aid plan for small businesses
New support measures include loan extensions and increased funding, diverging from opposition’s universal payment plan
July 4, 2024
South Korea braces for economic fallout as new wave of baby boomers retires
Bank of Korea projects long-term decline in growth and consumption as country’s largest generation leaves the workforce
July 3, 2024
South Korea to bolster safety for foreign workers after deadly factory blaze
Government plans July announcement of measures following Hwaseong fire that killed 23, including 18 foreign workers
July 2, 2024
